Shogayu

I don't usually make a lot of beverages, but this recipe caught my eye and I had to give it a try. Shogayu is a hot, fresh ginger tea from Japan. Ginger is a very healthy and beneficial herb as it helps to soothe nausea and other stomach upset (anti-emetic). It's very lightly sweetened with sugar, but you can use the same amount of honey or any other sweetener desired. The nice thing about this tea is that you can have it whenever you want, and not just when you don't feel well. Do use freshly grated ginger for this, as powdered ginger just will not have the same flavor or zing that fresh ginger has.

Shogayu

2 tsp. freshly grated ginger

2 tsp. sugar (or honey, or 1 packet Truvia)

1 cup hot water

In a mug, combine the ginger and sweetener. Pour in the hot water, stir briefly to combine, then drink immediately.

Serves 1